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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #39281 Bothersome Symptoms

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Have you ever felt fine at the doctor’s office, even though you had been experiencing bothersome symptoms before? This can be frustrating and confusing, especially if you have a chronic illness or a mental health issue. You may wonder if your doctor will take you seriously, or if you are making a big deal nothing. However, experts say that this phenomenon is normal and common, and there are ways to deal with it. Symptoms can due to various factors, such as stress, distraction, or coincidence. Your mental health can also affect your physical health, and . Illness anxiety disorder, or hypochondria, is a serious mental condition that can affect one’s physical health and well-being. People with this disorder have a fear of having an undiagnosed illness, despite having no or minimal symptoms. A recent Swedish study found that people with this disorder may die earlier than others, due to both natural and unnatural causes. However, there is hope for people with illness anxiety disorder, as effective treatments are available. Cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps patients identify and challenge their irrational thoughts and behaviors, is one of the most successful .

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Correct answer: out of
Explanation: The phrase 'out of nothing' is an idiomatic expression that means to create a situation or problem from a trivial or insignificant issue. It fits grammatically as it follows the preposition 'of' and aligns contextually with the sentiment of feeling like one is exaggerating their symptoms. The phrase is commonly used to express the idea of making a big deal out of something minor, which is the intended meaning here.
Meaning: 'Out of' in this context means to create or derive something from a source, in this case, suggesting that the person feels they might be exaggerating their symptoms.
Wrong options:
round: The word 'round' does not fit grammatically or contextually, as it does not convey the intended meaning of creating a situation from nothing.
regarding: 'Regarding' is a preposition that introduces a topic but does not fit the idiomatic expression needed here.
in: The preposition 'in' does not convey the sense of creating a situation from nothing and does not fit the context.
Correct answer: fluctuate
Explanation: The verb 'fluctuate' means to vary or change frequently, which fits well in the context of symptoms that can change due to various factors. It is grammatically correct as it aligns with the subject 'symptoms' and conveys the intended meaning of variability.
Meaning: 'Fluctuate' means to change or vary irregularly, indicating that symptoms can increase or decrease over time.
Wrong options:
modify: 'Modify' implies making changes but does not capture the idea of variability in symptoms as effectively as 'fluctuate.'
illustrate: 'Illustrate' means to explain or make clear, which does not fit the context of describing how symptoms change.
exceed: 'Exceed' means to go beyond a limit, which does not relate to the variability of symptoms.
Correct answer: vice versa
Explanation: The phrase 'vice versa' indicates that the reverse of a statement is also true, which fits perfectly in the context of mental health affecting physical health and vice versa. It is grammatically correct and logically consistent with the sentence structure.
Meaning: 'Vice versa' means 'the other way around,' indicating that both mental and physical health can influence each other.
Wrong options:
reciprocally: While 'reciprocally' suggests mutual influence, it is less commonly used in this context and does not fit as smoothly as 'vice versa.'
respectively: 'Respectively' is used to indicate a correspondence between two lists, which does not apply here.
et cetra: 'Et cetra' is a misspelling of 'et cetera,' which means 'and other things,' and does not fit the context.
Correct answer: persistent
Explanation: The adjective 'persistent' describes a continuous or enduring quality, which is appropriate for describing a fear that does not go away. It fits grammatically as it modifies 'fear' and aligns with the context of the disorder being discussed.
Meaning: 'Persistent' means continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action despite difficulty or opposition, indicating a constant fear of illness.
Wrong options:
mechanical: 'Mechanical' refers to machinery or processes and does not relate to the emotional context of fear.
therapeutic: 'Therapeutic' relates to healing or treatment, which does not fit the context of describing a fear.
proper: 'Proper' means appropriate or suitable, which does not convey the ongoing nature of the fear described.
Correct answer: interventions
Explanation: The noun 'interventions' refers to actions taken to improve a situation, especially in a medical or therapeutic context. It fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the sentence and aligns with the context of discussing treatments for illness anxiety disorder.
Meaning: 'Interventions' are actions or strategies designed to improve a situation, particularly in healthcare or therapy.
Wrong options:
features: 'Features' refers to characteristics or attributes, which does not fit the context of discussing treatment methods.
parameters: 'Parameters' refers to limits or boundaries, which does not apply to the context of treatment strategies.
delegation: 'Delegation' refers to assigning responsibility, which is unrelated to the context of therapeutic actions.

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